Focused vs Attentive - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between focused and attentive

is that focused is centered or concentrated while attentive is paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

is past tense of focus.

* (UK ) focussed

(en adjective)

centered or concentrated.

* unfocused

(head)

(focus)

(en adjective)

paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely

She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.

* reckful

* inattentive, reckless

* tentative ----